Post by Tom Westman on Aug 21, 2011 8:58:23 GMT -5
Hello everyone! First off, I'd like to thank the hosts for such an awesome game! It was quite an experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks also to everyone who played this game because it definitely kept me on my toes and allowed me to think about this game 24/7 and if a game like this gets me thinking like that it only means I was playing with the best people.
So I started this game not really knowing what to expect and then BAM the host gives us a twist that was gonna change this game forever. With the twist, I knew I had to step up my game and start socializing with people because you will never know when you will need it and it truly paid off for me for I was not in anyone's radar throughout pre-merge. I thought I could be low key in this game since I didn't want a target early on. But I have always proven my strength in tribe challenges. And even in individual rounds pre-merge though I felt like my performances were seen as sub-par it did benefit me since nobody saw me as the biggest threat but I was always a valuable asset to a tribe since most of the tribes I join win immunity.
Early on, I've made strong relationships with Andrea, Shane, Kel, Tyson, Colby and Sydney. I literally had 2 alliances vying for my allegiance and I saw that Tyson and I were in the middle of it all. Tyson and I were involved in an alliance with Shane, Kel, Colby and Ethan. Then he and I were also in an alliance with Crystal and Sandra. Colby and I were also in another one that involved Sydney. In simpler terms I was nowhere in danger because I had all these people wanting to align with me so my name was not mentioned during pre-merge.
When merge came, a shift in alliances have changed and it was clear that lines were drawn and I had to make a choice and I chose to stick with Colby, Andrea and Kel. But things started to unravel as Colby got blindsided by the same people he just trusted the previous round and voted with him. It began to dawn at me that I was suddenly seeing myself and Andrea and for the most part Kel as an outsider looking in as Tyson has made it clear that I was not his dream final 2/3. And that Monica was here to do whatever she can to get further and eliminating people she sees as her threats. I would like to believe she was genuine when she told me she wasn't gonna come after me but the fact remained that Tyson and Ethan were after my blood and I had to make sure that I stay alive in this game.
This was then the turning point of the game where I approached James and Jaime. Two people who I would never have thought to align with since we started out as being on opposing sides. But with enough convincing I was able to make it work with the both of them and I was able to take control of the game once again or so I thought...because this was then the time that someone was going behind my back and telling Tyson's crew all of my plans. I admit I doubted James but then all of a sudden like a light bulb flickered on in my head that I realized that all this time it was Kel. I really don't know what his deal was but he wanted me to align with Tyson and Ethan. But I said no, I wasn't willing to work with people who made it clear I was their number one target. I wasn't gonna walk up to my own funeral. And the only way at that point that I can ensure I stayed another round was to make sure that I won immunity. Because I know that the moment I lose it I was a goner for sure.
But of course things don't always work the way you intended them and then I suddenly saw myself immuneless at final 6 and I thought I was gone for sure. Who would have guessed that I would be able to convince the 2 best manipulative players in this game to keep me so I can keep them safe. And that's what Tyson and Ethan did at final 6. They chose to keep me after so many rounds of prolly coming after me. And then I knew right after that round that all I needed to do was keep them both from winning immunity and I would be able to guarantee that my alliance that now consisted of Andrea and James at that point was gonna make it to the final 3.
I showed that I can outwit people by the moves that I have made through out the game (i.e. convincing my enemies not to vote me off, making an ally out of an enemy in James) I showed that I can outplay people by winning countless immunities and taking the win out of Tyson's hands. And I showed that I can outlast people especially the opposing alliances as I was able to get my now alliance of Andrea and James into the finals. Overall, I think I have played this game to the best of my ability and have showed that I have invested a lot and deserve to win the game. So Jury, if you feel like you need to know more about my gameplay or just anything you would like to get out of me, I am more than willing to answer any questions you will throw at me with all my honesty. And good luck to my fellow finalists Andrea and James <3 love you both!
PS: Sorry if this was very long but I thought it was important to highlight my gameplay.
Thanks for reading!
So I started this game not really knowing what to expect and then BAM the host gives us a twist that was gonna change this game forever. With the twist, I knew I had to step up my game and start socializing with people because you will never know when you will need it and it truly paid off for me for I was not in anyone's radar throughout pre-merge. I thought I could be low key in this game since I didn't want a target early on. But I have always proven my strength in tribe challenges. And even in individual rounds pre-merge though I felt like my performances were seen as sub-par it did benefit me since nobody saw me as the biggest threat but I was always a valuable asset to a tribe since most of the tribes I join win immunity.
Early on, I've made strong relationships with Andrea, Shane, Kel, Tyson, Colby and Sydney. I literally had 2 alliances vying for my allegiance and I saw that Tyson and I were in the middle of it all. Tyson and I were involved in an alliance with Shane, Kel, Colby and Ethan. Then he and I were also in an alliance with Crystal and Sandra. Colby and I were also in another one that involved Sydney. In simpler terms I was nowhere in danger because I had all these people wanting to align with me so my name was not mentioned during pre-merge.
When merge came, a shift in alliances have changed and it was clear that lines were drawn and I had to make a choice and I chose to stick with Colby, Andrea and Kel. But things started to unravel as Colby got blindsided by the same people he just trusted the previous round and voted with him. It began to dawn at me that I was suddenly seeing myself and Andrea and for the most part Kel as an outsider looking in as Tyson has made it clear that I was not his dream final 2/3. And that Monica was here to do whatever she can to get further and eliminating people she sees as her threats. I would like to believe she was genuine when she told me she wasn't gonna come after me but the fact remained that Tyson and Ethan were after my blood and I had to make sure that I stay alive in this game.
This was then the turning point of the game where I approached James and Jaime. Two people who I would never have thought to align with since we started out as being on opposing sides. But with enough convincing I was able to make it work with the both of them and I was able to take control of the game once again or so I thought...because this was then the time that someone was going behind my back and telling Tyson's crew all of my plans. I admit I doubted James but then all of a sudden like a light bulb flickered on in my head that I realized that all this time it was Kel. I really don't know what his deal was but he wanted me to align with Tyson and Ethan. But I said no, I wasn't willing to work with people who made it clear I was their number one target. I wasn't gonna walk up to my own funeral. And the only way at that point that I can ensure I stayed another round was to make sure that I won immunity. Because I know that the moment I lose it I was a goner for sure.
But of course things don't always work the way you intended them and then I suddenly saw myself immuneless at final 6 and I thought I was gone for sure. Who would have guessed that I would be able to convince the 2 best manipulative players in this game to keep me so I can keep them safe. And that's what Tyson and Ethan did at final 6. They chose to keep me after so many rounds of prolly coming after me. And then I knew right after that round that all I needed to do was keep them both from winning immunity and I would be able to guarantee that my alliance that now consisted of Andrea and James at that point was gonna make it to the final 3.
I showed that I can outwit people by the moves that I have made through out the game (i.e. convincing my enemies not to vote me off, making an ally out of an enemy in James) I showed that I can outplay people by winning countless immunities and taking the win out of Tyson's hands. And I showed that I can outlast people especially the opposing alliances as I was able to get my now alliance of Andrea and James into the finals. Overall, I think I have played this game to the best of my ability and have showed that I have invested a lot and deserve to win the game. So Jury, if you feel like you need to know more about my gameplay or just anything you would like to get out of me, I am more than willing to answer any questions you will throw at me with all my honesty. And good luck to my fellow finalists Andrea and James <3 love you both!
PS: Sorry if this was very long but I thought it was important to highlight my gameplay.
Thanks for reading!